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We’ve all been there. You're scrolling through your Facebook feed, and an ad pops up promising to help you grow your business with some AI-powered software… Sounds tempting, doesn't it? Without giving it much thought, you click to see what it’s about. Bad news: This...

Ever been tempted to download the beta version of your favorite app, ready to test out all the cool new features before everyone else? STOP!! The FBI has some news that might just make you think twice. Cyber criminals have come up with a brand new trick to lure us...

How many times have you been in the middle of an urgent email, attaching a critical file, only to be met with the dreaded notification – "file too large to send"? Frustrating, isn't it? Well, Microsoft has heard our collective sighs of exasperation. They've announced...

You’ve checked your pockets, your bag, under pillows … and then it hits you. You left your work phone on the table at the coffee shop. You panic. It's not the device itself that’s got you worried, but all the sensitive business information stored on it. If that mobile...

You’re no stranger to the endless threats lurking in your email inbox. But have you ever considered that an email which seems to be from Microsoft could end up being your worst nightmare? Microsoft, the tech giant we all know and trust, has become the most imitated...

Have you heard about the latest productivity update from our friends at Google? They've just added a little feature to Google Calendar that could make your life a whole lot easier – especially if you’re a hybrid worker. Remember back in 2021 when they first introduced...

In the fast evolving world of technology, business owners and managers like you are always on the lookout for the next big thing to give them a competitive edge. Have you considered how AI tools might be able to help? ChatGPT – or Generative Pretrained Transformer, if...

Are you aware that the rise in global VPN usage has skyrocketed? The reasons are clear as day: Virtual Private Networks offer increased security, anonymity, and allow access to geo-restricted content online. But here's the million-dollar question: Are all VPNs created...

It’ll come as no surprise, but Microsoft has yet more exciting news for us. Sometimes we wonder if they allow their employees to sleep! This time it’s a new browser aimed specifically at businesses: Edge for Business. The updated browser has security and productivity...

You may think that cyber attacks only happen to large corporations. But unfortunately, that's not the case. According to a recent report, almost two-thirds of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) suffered at least one cyber attack over the past year. That's a...

Have you heard the saying, "A picture is worth a thousand words"? It seems cyber criminals have too, and they're using it to their advantage.   In a new twist on phishing campaigns, cyber criminals are luring victims to click on images rather than downloading...

Don't be mistaken, we love Microsoft Edge (and think you will too), but lately, something has come to our attention that we wanted to share. It's always a good idea to be aware of what your browser is doing behind the scenes. And there’s an Edge setting that you might...

Browsing the web can be risky. It only takes one click on one bad link to put your business’s data at risk. With cyber criminals constantly targeting businesses using automated tools, it's important to stay one step ahead with your online security. That's why we're...

Are you tired of wasting precious time in meetings, only to leave feeling confused and disorganized? Do you struggle to keep track of all the action items and follow-up tasks that come out of these meetings? Microsoft Teams has launched a new feature which could solve...

How many times a day do you respond to an email without really thinking about its contents? Maybe it's a request for some information. Perhaps it’s asking you to pay an invoice. All mundane stuff. But no sooner than you’ve hit send, you've fallen victim to a Business...

When you replace old computers or external drives, do you delete data and then just… get rid of them? You could be putting your sensitive data at risk. A new study by a data recovery specialist shows that millions of deleted files can be recovered from improperly...

Have you ever felt frustrated by the flood of notifications from your multi-factor authentication (MFA) app? Well, cyber criminals have too. And they're taking advantage of “MFA fatigue" to try to gain access to your sensitive business data. MFA is essential for...

Microsoft has announced that the current version of Windows 10, released in 2022, will be its final release. If you’re currently using Windows 10, you might wonder what this means for your day-to-day operations. The good news is that your computers won’t suddenly stop...

Microsoft has just announced an option for people to trial new features before their general release in Windows 11. This isn’t about fixes to security flaws – everyone gets those at the same time. This is an opportunity for businesses to jump the queue to receive new features and updates first. Sound exciting? Yes! Worth the risk? Not quite. Our …

Cloud computing has quickly become a popular option for businesses that want to streamline their operations, reduce costs, and become more flexible. But are you swayed by the idea that cloud services are automatically better for the environment? Could the need to do your bit ‘cloud’ your decision-making? Sorry. Bad pun. It’s true that cloud services have environmental benefits compared …